Gateacre School
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About Gateacre School
Gateacre School is a mixed secondary and sixth form in the Liverpool local authority, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. In the most recent Progress 8 rankings, it placed 17th out of 30 schools in the borough, putting it in the bottom half of its local peers. The top-performing schools in the area are The Blue Coat School, Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School, and Archbishop Blanch CofE High School, all of which achieved significantly higher Progress 8 scores. Gateacre's own score of -0.53 is below the Liverpool average of -0.4, and the school is rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted. It is one of only two schools in the city rated Outstanding, the nearest being Liverpool College, 4.3 km away. With 1,202 pupils on roll, Gateacre is a large school, and its headteacher is Nabil Jamil. The school has no religious character.
Academically, the data for 2023/24 paints a mixed picture. At Key Stage 4, the school's Progress 8 score of -0.53 is well below average nationally, and the Attainment 8 score of 37.9 is modest. Only 51.8% of pupils achieved a grade 5 or above in English and maths, and just 2.1% entered the English Baccalaureate. The EBacc average point score was 3.01. In the sixth form, the picture is similarly challenging: the value added score is -0.25, and the average points per entry is 22.15, equivalent to a D+ grade. The best three A-levels averaged a D+ grade, and the progress banding is described as below average. Only 7.1% of entries achieved AAB or higher. These results place the school in the bottom 50% nationally by Progress 8, and in the North West region it ranks 344th out of 445 schools.
Gateacre offers a broad range of facilities including a swimming pool, sports hall, tennis courts, playing fields, music rooms, and a sixth form centre. Sports on offer include martial arts, hockey, football, rugby, rowing, and gymnastics, while clubs range from coding and debate to Young Enterprise and eco club. The school is oversubscribed in its local authority ranking, sitting 17th out of 30, so competition for places is moderate. For families prioritising academic outcomes, the data suggests that Gateacre is not among the strongest performers in Liverpool. However, its wide array of extracurricular activities and facilities may appeal to families who value a rounded school experience over top-tier exam results. The school's Requires Improvement rating means parents should check the latest Ofsted report for details on what steps are being taken to raise standards.
Key Details
| School Type | Secondary (State) |
| Age Range | 11 to 18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Hedgefield Road, Liverpool, Liverpool, L25 2RW |
| Headteacher | Nabil Jamil |
| Local Authority | Liverpool |
| Number of Pupils | 1,202 |
League Table Position
Based on Progress 8 (-0.53)
2650th of 3,141
Nationally
344th of 445
In North West
17th of 30
In Liverpool
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE Progress 8 data
GCSE Results
2023/24Progress 8 Score
Students make significantly less progress than similar students nationally
Attainment 8 (vs national avg)
Students achieve significantly higher grades than the national average
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. Progress 8 compares to students with similar Key Stage 2 results.
A-Level Results
2023/24Average Points per Entry
Value Added Score
Best 3 A-Levels (Average)
'21/22
23.9
'22/23
21.9
'23/24
22.1
Source: Department for Education 16-18 Performance Tables, 2023/24. Value Added measures progress compared to students with similar GCSE results.
Where GCSE leavers go
2022/2336%
of GCSE leavers stay on for sixth form at this school (cohort: 153 pupils).
- FE college42%
- School sixth form (stay)36%
- Not sustained10%
- Employment5%
- Sixth form college2%
- Apprenticeship1%
89% of leavers had a sustained destination 6 months on.
Source: DfE Compare School & College Performance, KS4 pupil destinations 2022/23 (revised). Only state-funded schools are required to report.
Where school leavers go
2022/2350%
of A-level / Level 3 leavers go to higher education (cohort: 66 pupils).
Top-tier university progression
11%
Russell Group
13%
Top-third HE
Percentages of the whole cohort (not just HE-goers). Russell Group = 24 elite research universities. Top-third HE = top by mean UCAS tariff.
- University (HE)50%
- Employment23%
- Not sustained12%
- Further education6%
- Apprenticeship6%
Sources: DfE 16-18 destination measures (broad bucket); DfE KS5 student destinations file (Russell Group / top-third HE / Oxbridge). Level 3 cohort. “Sustained” means the pupil was in education, apprenticeship or employment for 6 months in the year following completion.
Sixth form A-level subjects
2022/23- Sociology17
- Art and Design12
- Mathematics11
- Psychology11
- History8
- Music8
- Physics8
- English Literature7
- Biology5
- Spanish5
- English Language4
- Drama and Theatre Studies3
Subjects with at least 3 entries in 2022/23. Number shown next to each subject is the number of pupils who sat that A-level exam — a rough indicator of subject popularity at this school. Source: DfE Compare School & College Performance.
Facilities
10Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
16Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Attendance & Behaviour
2023/2475% of schools in England do better than this.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Permanent exclusion is rare — most schools have none in a given year.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
8
Total schools
7
Oversubscribed
7
Primary
Don’t use the dashed grey ring as a catchment boundary — it’s a reference area for counting nearby schools only. Real admission boundaries depend on year-by-year demand and council criteria; ask the school or council for authoritative info.
Frequently Asked Questions About Gateacre School
Helpful Guides for Parents
Ofsted Ratings Explained
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Understanding Progress 8
Learn how Progress 8 measures pupil progress from primary to GCSE
School Admissions Timeline 2026/27
Key dates for primary, secondary and nursery applications
School Open Days Calendar 2026/27
When open days happen and what to look for
Contact Information
Hedgefield Road, Liverpool
Liverpool, L25 2RW
Hedgefield Road, Liverpool
Liverpool, L25 2RW
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